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I am from Scotland, my wife from Cambodia. We are the owners of a family owned and run pepper farm in Kampot Province, southern Cambodia.
We commenced planting in 2012 and brought in our first harvest of wonderful Kampot Pepper in 2015. We have a small shop in Kampot Town and, with the help of our volunteers, now also have a small vistor centre at the farm for tourists wishing to learn more about how the world's best pepper is grown.
The farm is located 17km east of Kampot Town and about 15km north of the Kep, often considered to be Cambodia's "Riviera". It is a gorgeous place with forested hills behind us and panoramic views to the sea, Phu Quoc Island and Bokor Mountain. The elevation means cool breezes for most of the year.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a volunteer you will enjoy an emersive cultural exchange with real Cambodian rural people, will learn about life on a farm and about how the world's best pepper is grown. In addition you will have a chance to hone your customer relations and marketing skills while meeting people from all over the world.
Help
The main assistance needed is with meeting and greeting tourists and guiding them around the plantation, explaining the traditional techniques used to grow and process Kampot Pepper.
Volunteers may also be able to spend a little time at our shop in Kampot Town assisting our local staff with meeting and greeting customers, explaining pepper production to them and answering questions. They can also assist with pepper sorting (quality control) and packaging, depending on the season.
On the farming front, volunteers will be working together with the family and staff in pepper production. Depending on the time of year that you come, that could include preparing the land and infrastructure for planting, planting the saplings, irrigation, fertilising, general farm maintenance and, if between February and May, harvesting.
Everything about the farm is a work in progress! We have a few projects underway but more planned, and are open to new good ideas. We would very much like to find a volunteer willing to stay with us longer and help us to further develop the volunteer programme. We also welcome volunteers with specialist skills such as electrical, plumbing, welding and other building knowhow to share with our local staff.
Right now we have some infrastructure projects underway which which I hope our volunteers will enjoy participating in. Amongst these are: building hammock huts and a floating pontoon for visitors to the farm to enjoy; landscaping and planting of gardens; construction of chicken runs and coups; extending our sorting houses and drying areas for the pepper. In all cases, volunteers will be working alongside the farm workers, each side sharing their knowledge, skills and ideas.
Please note: We do not take on volunteers to replace the need for local workers. Volunteers are here to assist, where possible, share skills (2 directional) and to support the local team. The only area where we have a need for international skills is with the guiding of visitors to the farm as it is hard to find locally-based Khmers with the language skills and confidence to do the job well. Even in this role you will be in support of the local staff that we do have.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Khmer: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is simple, living in a traditional Khmer wooden stilt house with bunkbeds or mattress on the floor, and shared bathroom. Meals are taken together with farm workers (mostly relatives of ours) and you will have the chance to contribute to the cooking if you wish. They will be happy to teach you Khmer countryside cuisine!
What else ...
The area is beautiful for exploring by motorcyle or bicycle. The coast is close by with white sand islands offshore. Those who wish to explore the area would be advised to rent a motorbike from Kampot Town ($3 to $5 per day) and bring it with them to the farm. Even the most basic supply sources are a few km walk away!
Kampot Town is a lively hub with many bars and restaurants. The Kampot River provides kayaking and standup paddle boarding, river cruises, fishing, swimming... there is even a zip line. One of our friends runs a kite surfing school. At the farm there is a swimming pool at our home that volunteers can use from time to time in the evenings (please request first in case we have guests).
We now have good (fibre optic) internet service at the farm shop. Elsewhere you will need to rely on your own phone data package. The best ones are Smart or Cellcard, though none work 100% everywhere in the countryside!
Please note that Cambodians eat more fish per head of population than any other race, and they struggle to understand people who won't eat meat! If you need a special diet then you may have to do some food sourcing and cooking by yourselves. We are certainly not in a position to provide special meals for fussy eaters!! We do have a kitchen at the visitor centre that volunteers can use and we do grow seasonal vegetables, so all is not lost if you are vegetarian. Best to be flexible. Vegans need not apply.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 865857547245
Feedback (41)
21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mattia)
Mattia was a great pleasure and a great asset during his time on the Farm. Always cheerful and smiling, no task too much for him. He stayed with us during the tourist high season, but before the start of the harvest, so his main role while there was meeting and greeting visitors to the farm as there was not much farming activity going on. He… read more
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Salome) for host
I loved my time at the farm, everything was amazing! I loved it so much that I came back because I missed it too much. The people who were working at the farm were all so lovely and kind and funny: Malis, Sokha, Shokhom and of course Aly and Christopher. I never felt so welcomed. Special thanks to you Christopher, you have been wonderful, and you… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Salome)
Salome was great to have on the Farm. Hard working and always willing, she was also good at taking the initiative when things were needed done. The staff loved her and, I guess she loved them as she came back for a second stay very shortly after finishing her first one with us! We had a lot of French-speaking visitors to the farm at the time so it… read more
(Excellent
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14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Henry)
Henry was a delight to have at the Farm. We thoroughly enjoy having him and really appreciate everything he brought to the proiject - his enthusiasm, unflapability, industry. He stayed on longer than planned and, for a while, I thought be might be here to stay (which would have been very welcome!).
Happy travels, Henry. We DO expect to see you… read more
Happy travels, Henry. We DO expect to see you… read more
(Excellent
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28 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host
I cannot stress enough how incredible my volunteering experience was at this Kampot pepper Farm. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with a lovely family on a beautiful farm in an amazing community. The accommodations are basic but exactly as described. Spending time there was serene, the Cambodian food was absolutely delicious and chatting… read more
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21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mattia)
Mattia was a great pleasure and a great asset during his time on the Farm. Always cheerful and smiling, no task too much for him. He stayed with us during the tourist high season, but before the start of the harvest, so his main role while there was meeting and greeting visitors to the farm as there was not much farming activity going on. He… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Salome) for host
I loved my time at the farm, everything was amazing! I loved it so much that I came back because I missed it too much. The people who were working at the farm were all so lovely and kind and funny: Malis, Sokha, Shokhom and of course Aly and Christopher. I never felt so welcomed. Special thanks to you Christopher, you have been wonderful, and you… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Salome)
Salome was great to have on the Farm. Hard working and always willing, she was also good at taking the initiative when things were needed done. The staff loved her and, I guess she loved them as she came back for a second stay very shortly after finishing her first one with us! We had a lot of French-speaking visitors to the farm at the time so it… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Henry)
Henry was a delight to have at the Farm. We thoroughly enjoy having him and really appreciate everything he brought to the proiject - his enthusiasm, unflapability, industry. He stayed on longer than planned and, for a while, I thought be might be here to stay (which would have been very welcome!).
Happy travels, Henry. We DO expect to see you… read more
Happy travels, Henry. We DO expect to see you… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host
I cannot stress enough how incredible my volunteering experience was at this Kampot pepper Farm. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with a lovely family on a beautiful farm in an amazing community. The accommodations are basic but exactly as described. Spending time there was serene, the Cambodian food was absolutely delicious and chatting… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirko)
Mirko was great to have on the farm. Always cheerful with a "can do" attitidude to everything. All the staff warmed to him immediately and I know they would love to see him come back again some time. Happy travels Mirko!
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tenille)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Tenille on the farm. She slotted in perfectly with our own staff and the other volunteers and was a true asset. Her stay kicked off somewhat unusually when a boyfriend in South Africa requested that we buy and deliver her some flowers on her first day with us, which was Valentine's Day, on his behalf which we duly did,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tenille) for host
I loved my time on the pepper farm! I met amazing people, learnt so much about pepper that I've become a pepper snob and had wonderful experiences in and around the farm and Kampot. Being more of an introvert, no me-time was a bit a shock to the system at first but I couldn't be happier of the outcome and my stay. I formed friendships with the… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Grant )
Sarah & Grant were a pleasure to have at the farm. Always smiling and willing, they embedded instantly with our Khmer staff and were an asset throughout their stay. Sarah's leafy mural will live on as a testament to their contribution! We wish them happiness and rewarding travels. Please come and visit us again when you can.
All best,
CHRIS & ALY
All best,
CHRIS & ALY
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Grant ) for host
My partner and I stayed here for three weeks, and honestly I feel like we could have stayed three months! I am so grateful to Chris and Aly for letting us come and experience this WorkAway. The work was social and customer service oriented, we were giving tours and tastings of the pepper at the pepper farm, and helping out at the restaurant where… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louise ) for host
This has been a very nice experience!
Chris, Aly and the team welcomed me very warmly and nicely.
I did get to do the pepper farm tours and tastings which was very interesting and enriching!
The place is quite remote so it's better to have your motorbike with you!
I highly recommend this place if you want to discover a special product, meet… read more
Chris, Aly and the team welcomed me very warmly and nicely.
I did get to do the pepper farm tours and tastings which was very interesting and enriching!
The place is quite remote so it's better to have your motorbike with you!
I highly recommend this place if you want to discover a special product, meet… read more
14 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise )
Lousie was a delight to have stay with us on the farm although, sadly, she had to leave early to assist a friend in trouble. Since it was high season for tourists, her main role was guiding visitors around the farm and conducting pepper tastings. Her warmth and friendly countenance made visitors feel welome and relaxed resulting in some grewat… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louisa & Robert) for host
We had an amazing time at the pepper farm! We mostly gave tours of the farm and helped where needed. It was great to work alongside Cambodians and other volunteers. Thank you Chris and Ally for hosting us!
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrei-Sergiu) for host
I loved my time at the farm so much that I really could not leave. Felt like a family really, the staff, the other volunteers, the dogs, the kids etc. I initally planned for 2 weeks but ended up staying one month.
It’s a really beautiful place, extremely chill. The accommodation is very simple but I didn’t feel that I needed more. There are many… read more
It’s a really beautiful place, extremely chill. The accommodation is very simple but I didn’t feel that I needed more. There are many… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host
I stayed 2 weeks at the farm and it was an amazing experience, I learned a lot about pepper and all the workers at the farm and the volunteers were great !
I recommand at 100% to stay there, Chris and Ally are very nice and Marlize food and joy are unbelievable! If you want to visit around, you should come directly with your motorbike.
Thank you… read more
I recommand at 100% to stay there, Chris and Ally are very nice and Marlize food and joy are unbelievable! If you want to visit around, you should come directly with your motorbike.
Thank you… read more
9 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
The experience at the pepper plantation was a great one and I really enjoyed it a lot. It took a while to be able to meet up with Chris because of the end of the year 's holidays, but once we did, we understood much better the overall context in which the farm was situated and it helped a lot for the experience. At first, I was mostly doing tours… read more
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
12 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Miquel) for host
I stayed for two weeks in the Farm. I was always with some other volunteers, which was fun, as the place is very isolated (you definitely should rent a bike to enjoy it fully). The work was really interesting, talking with tourists, making the tours and tastings. I became a pepper expert, which is very random and fun. The rooms are fine, although… read more
14 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucas Gustavo) for host
I spend amazing days on the farm. The job consist in guide the tourists around the farm, introduce then to the peppers and give some taste. You can learn about the Kampot pepper and of course, eat a lot! The place is very peaceful and besides the work you can have some time for yourself too. In the surroundings there is a lot of beautiful villages… read more
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas Gustavo)
Lucas was a great addition to the Farm for the short period that he was able to stay with us. He learned all about the pepper quickly and was able set about taking vineyard tours by himself within a day of being here, which was great as it was high season and we were experiencing a lot of visitors. We wish him well on his travels and hope that he… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
This workaway was my first and it was amazing ! The place is really cool, everyone (workers, host and other volunteers) was welcoming, and it was very interesting to learn so much about pepper and give tours to people from all over the world.
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire was an excellent compliment to our team at a time when we were very busy hosting visitors to the farm. She learns super quickly and was able to handle the vineyard tours and tastings from day 2. She also contributed ideas to improving our operation that were very helpful, and she blended well with the other volunteers and the farm workers.… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Owen)
Owen was a pleasure to have on the Farm. A cracking sense of humour and a great fun person to be around. He got stuck into every job we had to give him with enthusiasm, and was pretty good at entertaining visitors to the farm as well. I hope we will see him again sometime.
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Servel & Maxime )
Maxime & Louison were a pleasure to have on the Farm. They blended in perfectly with the crew and the other volunteers and proved to be of great help at a time when we were very busy with visitors to the farm. They learned very quickly all about the pepper and were able to conduct vineyard tours and pepper tastings for tourists in no time. Maxime… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavien)
Charming and erudite, Flavien was a pleasure to have on the Farm. He learned the vineyard tour skills super quickly and became very popular with visitors to the farm. Since many of the tourists coming at that time were French-speaking, his language skills were a great asset too. I have no hesitation in recommending Flavien to would-be hosts.
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Lara was planning to stay for a month but in the end stayed only 2 weeks because the other volunteers with us at the time invited her to join them on their travels... which was a shame for us because Lara was a great asset! Despite her young years, she is very calm and highly organised, and she quickly took a leadership role within the volunteer… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Cathrin)
Julien & Cathrin were a great addition to our team on the Farm at a time when we were really busy with tourists and badly in need of some help. Julien speaks faultless English - a legacy of having lived and studied in Wales (where was the Welsh accent?) and is highly engaging. Cathrin is no less engaging and both were hugely popular with visitors… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlee & Ruby)
Carlee and Ruby are a must have duo! Carlee is is super chatty and engaging, while Ruby is calm and thoughtful, balancing each other perfectly. Both learned all about the pepper in no time and were wowing visitors during the vineyards tours and tastings. They were also both inventive too, coming up with ideas for improving how we do things... one… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara was a delight to have on the Farm. Bubbly and cheerful at all times, she was a hit with tourists visiting farm for vineyard tours and pepper tastings. We wish her wonderful travels and possibly many more excellent Workaway experiences.
(Excellent
)
29 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Paweł)
Pawel was a pleasure to have on the Farm. He learned quickly how to conduct vineyard tours and helped out with projects that were underway. In particular, since he is an IT specialist, he offered to update and improve our website which was much overdue. He leaves a legacy!
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I stayed in the farm for 8 days from the end of December. My first day was new years eve and I joined the farmers party, which was a very good cultural experience - connecting over cardgames and palmwine. After a few days more volunteers came and we were a team of 4, making the time enjoyable.
The work almost only consisted of guiding tours for… read more
The work almost only consisted of guiding tours for… read more
25 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Miha)
Miha was a wonderful guest on the farm. His enthusiasm for the pepper and for giving tours of the farm was infectious. He stayed longer than planned and his assistance was very much appreciated. We wish him happy travels and hope that he makes his way back to see us again some time.
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Miha) for host
I applied for 2 weeks, but end up staying 25 days (right to the very last day until my visa expired).
The place itself is very relaxing. Nobody really tells you what to do, so you can work just as much or just as little as you like.
I mostly did the pepper tours and tasting for tourists, which I enjoyed a lot since I got to meet people from all… read more
The place itself is very relaxing. Nobody really tells you what to do, so you can work just as much or just as little as you like.
I mostly did the pepper tours and tasting for tourists, which I enjoyed a lot since I got to meet people from all… read more
16 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Manu)
Great to receive Manu,
Lovely guy who brings a smile to everything. Happy to help and get stuck in, and enjoyed the diversity of work we did. He is an experienced traveller and workawayer so he fitted in nicely with the other volunteers and staff.
Hope to see you again soon one day.
Thanks for the 2 weeks work
Lovely guy who brings a smile to everything. Happy to help and get stuck in, and enjoyed the diversity of work we did. He is an experienced traveller and workawayer so he fitted in nicely with the other volunteers and staff.
Hope to see you again soon one day.
Thanks for the 2 weeks work
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Manu) for host
I spent two weeks at the Farm and its was amazing experience. Near to the nature, away from the city.
They provided Food and Room to stay , Staff are friendly. In free time i spend playing with the pet dogs Tiger and Spike.
My work is to give plantation tour for the Tourist and also i worked for Hut Renovation.
The Owner Chris and Ali are very… read more
They provided Food and Room to stay , Staff are friendly. In free time i spend playing with the pet dogs Tiger and Spike.
My work is to give plantation tour for the Tourist and also i worked for Hut Renovation.
The Owner Chris and Ali are very… read more
23 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Victoria & Matthieu) for host
We spend two weeks at the Farm. It was very nice to greet the tourists and show them the farm. We were queekly able to present the farm by ourself (in French and english) thanks to Chris, Alis and Sok explanation. Thanks for the welcome and the delicious food (with kampot pepper)!
9 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anais) for host
Late review (march 2020)
My experience at this place was not what I expected since I was there during the pandemic. I was supposed to volunteer at the pepper farm but when I arrived there they already closed the farm because of COVID-19. Chris the owner accpeted that I stayed at the pepper shop. I stayed there for a month (march 2020-april… read more
My experience at this place was not what I expected since I was there during the pandemic. I was supposed to volunteer at the pepper farm but when I arrived there they already closed the farm because of COVID-19. Chris the owner accpeted that I stayed at the pepper shop. I stayed there for a month (march 2020-april… read more
21 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
A bit late for a review but then again is it ever too late to give kind words and compliments?
I was here for about two weeks, Chris and his wife are very welcoming, the other family members too, and the kids were great! The work was simple and clear, showing tourists and visitors around the plantations. The visitors were often backpackers like… read more
I was here for about two weeks, Chris and his wife are very welcoming, the other family members too, and the kids were great! The work was simple and clear, showing tourists and visitors around the plantations. The visitors were often backpackers like… read more
1 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Guillaume) for host
It was a very good experience in this peeper farm during december 2019/january 2020. It is a perfect place to discover the Cambodian nature ! We worked as tour guide ( in french and a few time in english ). We learned quickly what we should say (in 2 days).
We slept in a old and "funny" house ! The only negative point was the neighbours who were… read more
We slept in a old and "funny" house ! The only negative point was the neighbours who were… read more
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde & Guillaume)
Great couple on a year trip around the world.
Loved every minute of your time on the farm and thanks for the many memories
Mathilde is an amazing artist and left a great picture for the farm which we will treasure.
Guillaume is funny, talented and a pleasure to have helping with taking tours around the farm and educating people about our famous… read more
Loved every minute of your time on the farm and thanks for the many memories
Mathilde is an amazing artist and left a great picture for the farm which we will treasure.
Guillaume is funny, talented and a pleasure to have helping with taking tours around the farm and educating people about our famous… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Libby)
Great Volunteer to have anywhere. Farming experienced helped the other volunteers and also learned a lot about organic farming we can use going forward.
Great with the visitors and really gave a good explanation of the most famous pepper in the world.
Thanks Libby for everything and good luck for the future
Great with the visitors and really gave a good explanation of the most famous pepper in the world.
Thanks Libby for everything and good luck for the future
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Karol & Sylwia)
What a couple!
Amazingly managed to help out with construction work on some of our projects, worked together with the other volunteers and individually became firm favourites with visitors as they helped with tours.
Thanks so much for all the help and we hope both of you enjoy a beautiful future together
Amazingly managed to help out with construction work on some of our projects, worked together with the other volunteers and individually became firm favourites with visitors as they helped with tours.
Thanks so much for all the help and we hope both of you enjoy a beautiful future together
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gargi)
Great team with amazing skills
Thanks for the paintings and videos you did, they have given us a much needed boost with showing off the farm.
Thanks for all the hard work helping with the tours and still found time to cook us amazing Indian food.
Thanks for the paintings and videos you did, they have given us a much needed boost with showing off the farm.
Thanks for all the hard work helping with the tours and still found time to cook us amazing Indian food.
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (AlataO)
Fantastic volunteer who helped out everywhere giving us a much needed boost during the busy times. Had some great time learning about her culture and have met a great friend who will certainly remain a firm favourite on the farm.
Thanks for everything
Thanks for everything
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexia & Aline)
Great to have two sisters with such enthusiasm to helping out. Volunteer programs are all about learning and working together and these sisters did just that.
They came as last minute volunteers and stayed longer helping out during one of our busy times. Thank you so much for all the help and wish you well on your travels through life.
They came as last minute volunteers and stayed longer helping out during one of our busy times. Thank you so much for all the help and wish you well on your travels through life.
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Annegret)
Two very talented girls who will go far in life.
Enjoyed having them both on the farm and thanks for all the help you gave us during a busy time. Worked harder and didn't take much time off, but loved it and didn't want to leave us.
Enjoyed having them both on the farm and thanks for all the help you gave us during a busy time. Worked harder and didn't take much time off, but loved it and didn't want to leave us.
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Fatima)
great volunteer who helped out on the farm giving tours and explaining about the pepper.
loved by all the volunteers and would be always welcome back anytime.
loved by all the volunteers and would be always welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Justine & Laetitia)
Great team who will make any volunteer program better. They have enthusiasm and talent combined. Full of fun and happiness that makes us all want to help more.
Sorry to see them go as they were loved by everyone.
Good luck to you both and thank you so much for all the help
Sorry to see them go as they were loved by everyone.
Good luck to you both and thank you so much for all the help
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Wilson)
Back to his roots.. Came to visit Cambodia and find about the culture and a great volunteer who really felt at home on the farm. Stayed longer than most but then it did feel like he had been born to the life:)
Thanks for all the help with settling in new volunteers and keeping the farm going, couldn't have done it without you.
Hope you enjoy the… read more
Thanks for all the help with settling in new volunteers and keeping the farm going, couldn't have done it without you.
Hope you enjoy the… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Amazing guy from Canada who helped out immensely on the farm, great with the tours and helped the other volunteers settle in.
Was always willing to help and really fitted into the farm after a day
Great volunteer to have anywhere
Was always willing to help and really fitted into the farm after a day
Great volunteer to have anywhere
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host
I had a great time at the farm. It was my first workaway and I'm glad they needed a french speaker at the last minute. The girls in the shop in town are lovely. Thank you all for making me confortable.
The accommodation at the plantation is quite simple and if you don't like the sound of crickets, cows, small insects and animals, this place might… read more
The accommodation at the plantation is quite simple and if you don't like the sound of crickets, cows, small insects and animals, this place might… read more
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)
Loved having her on the farm. Talented, funny, and from Toulouse:) what more to say.
Helped out with all the French tourists who came to the farm and during one of the busiest times she always had time to help out elsewhere.
Loved the conversations, frank and funny and is an amazing person who will be missed very much on the farm by… read more
Helped out with all the French tourists who came to the farm and during one of the busiest times she always had time to help out elsewhere.
Loved the conversations, frank and funny and is an amazing person who will be missed very much on the farm by… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I arrived at the shop in Kampot in mid-January and they made me feel like a part of the family right away. I stayed at the shop for 5 days, helping with the pepper packaging and selling. It was a bit hard telling customers about the pepper as I had only read about the production on the information sheet they provided. That changed when I went to… read more
20 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Misato) for host
I worked at the farm in August 2019. Even it was only for 7 days, they tried to organize my staying better way!! I'm so appreciate that people were very warm and welcomed. As a volunteer, I did some painting and assisting others guiding the guests at the farm!!! Yeah, Pepper was great! Of course, I tasted it everyday. haha Actual owner looks very… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Misato)
It was so nice to have our first volunteer from Japan and Misato was brilliant, although she could only stay for a short time due to work commitments she jumped into the volunteer program as soon as she got here and made an impression on everyone. From rising early to do Yoga and making the rest of us feel lazy to improving our customer service… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michal & Judyta)
Great team who helped out on the tours and also with the start of some big construction projects.
Guided us and the locals and some ideas. Had a great time on moto's even in the rain:)
Shared some good times and happy memories that we all will remember.
Thanks both of you for the volunteering and hard work.
Keep in touch as you continue to find… read more
Guided us and the locals and some ideas. Had a great time on moto's even in the rain:)
Shared some good times and happy memories that we all will remember.
Thanks both of you for the volunteering and hard work.
Keep in touch as you continue to find… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jr-Ling)
Brilliant person, talented and funny as well as hard working.
She helped out on the farm and did some great artwork in the visitor centre.
Loved having her with us and made a memorable time with the guys here.
Keep in touch and remember if you come back to Cambodia?
She helped out on the farm and did some great artwork in the visitor centre.
Loved having her with us and made a memorable time with the guys here.
Keep in touch and remember if you come back to Cambodia?
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jr-Ling) for host
It was an instant plan but I got their reply at the next day I message them. I stayed in the farm for 2 weeks at late of Sep. The owner, Chris, was nice but didn't have chance to talk to him much. I spent most of time with Graham, Mr. Tin and Mr. Sok at farm.
Both Tin and Sok are excellent cooks, and you can learn how to cook traditional meals by… read more
Both Tin and Sok are excellent cooks, and you can learn how to cook traditional meals by… read more
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ELISA)
One of the best and most caring volunteers we have had.
Always willing to help, not afraid to offer advice and we all learned a lot from her being on the farm for nearly a month.
She came to experience a new culture and lifestyle and gave us all an experience we will remember forever.
Thanks so much for all the help, everyone misses you and be… read more
Always willing to help, not afraid to offer advice and we all learned a lot from her being on the farm for nearly a month.
She came to experience a new culture and lifestyle and gave us all an experience we will remember forever.
Thanks so much for all the help, everyone misses you and be… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
If there was a gold medal for volunteering then this lady would certainly win one.
Dedicated, helpful, energy in abundance and all done with a smile.
Did the pepper tours in both English and French which is always hard to switch but did it with ease.
Probably stayed longer than she needed to, worked harder than anyone and still woke up earlier… read more
Dedicated, helpful, energy in abundance and all done with a smile.
Did the pepper tours in both English and French which is always hard to switch but did it with ease.
Probably stayed longer than she needed to, worked harder than anyone and still woke up earlier… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Miobia)
Clever, talented and hard working, Mina was a great volunteer and helped out immensely with educating visitors about the pepper farm and how we grow our famous pepper.
Funny and individual and left a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Thanks so much for all the hard work. We all appreciated everything you did.
Funny and individual and left a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Thanks so much for all the hard work. We all appreciated everything you did.
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elle Helena)
Very talented and amazing individual who will only grow in statue as she continues her travels.
Helped everywhere, keeping the place tidy, helping in the kitchen, taking more than her share of tours and explaining about the pepper to our many tourists who are arriving daily.
Spent time getting to know our local chefs and was always polite,… read more
Helped everywhere, keeping the place tidy, helping in the kitchen, taking more than her share of tours and explaining about the pepper to our many tourists who are arriving daily.
Spent time getting to know our local chefs and was always polite,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Francesca)
Andrea was a big help with all the construction work desperately needed as the farm is expanding quickly. Together with our other workawayer they worked really hard and finished part of the extension to the tiled floor quicker than we expected.
All during the Christmas holidays
Francesca is a natural communicator and after a few hours… read more
All during the Christmas holidays
Francesca is a natural communicator and after a few hours… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Marika & Adrian)
Beautiful people on an adventure!
The two weeks they were here went to quick but will not be forgotten
An amazing women who has a passion for life and a top chef who will be a friend for life.
Great help on the farm, doing tours, helping in the kitchen and keeping everyone happy with their ever smiling faces.
Thanks for all the help and… read more
The two weeks they were here went to quick but will not be forgotten
An amazing women who has a passion for life and a top chef who will be a friend for life.
Great help on the farm, doing tours, helping in the kitchen and keeping everyone happy with their ever smiling faces.
Thanks for all the help and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Amazing person, full of life and always wears a smile. She not only saved Christmas by cooking some amazing desserts but insisted on decorating the farm with more enthusiasm than I have seen before.
She was great on the tours, explaining about the pepper and everyone loved her energy.
She wasn't bad a taking photos either ;)
Loved having you and… read more
She was great on the tours, explaining about the pepper and everyone loved her energy.
She wasn't bad a taking photos either ;)
Loved having you and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Facu)
What an amazing guy, travelling around the world and leaving his mark everywhere he goes.
Thanks for all the hard work, helping with the extension of visitor centre and keeping our tourists happy with plenty of hospitality.
Pleasure to have had you stay over the festive holidays and you are welcome to come back anytime.
Thanks for all the hard work, helping with the extension of visitor centre and keeping our tourists happy with plenty of hospitality.
Pleasure to have had you stay over the festive holidays and you are welcome to come back anytime.
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maxime) for host
My two weeks in the farm/shop was great ! Chris, Aly and their children are welcoming people. Graham is very kind and workers there are funny !
You can go there eyes closed =).
Thank you Chris, Aly, Graham and Khuntea !!
You can go there eyes closed =).
Thank you Chris, Aly, Graham and Khuntea !!
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime)
Initially shy when he first arrived, but soon became a valuable Workaway and great with our French visitors who loved his explanation of the pepper history.
Was great in becoming part of the farm family and even contributed with a fellow volunteer with karaoke and impressed the locals.
Thanks Maxime for being here at this time appreciated the help… read more
Was great in becoming part of the farm family and even contributed with a fellow volunteer with karaoke and impressed the locals.
Thanks Maxime for being here at this time appreciated the help… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zoé) for host
I've spent an amazing time at the shop, with all Chris's family and the girls. Felt in love with Rorry, one of the boys, and with the pepper! After one week at the shop, I went to the farm where I had to do tours for French visitors. It was a real pleasure to learn and share the Kampot Pepper history. Also felt in love with Mr.tim and Mr. Sok… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoé)
An amazing person and great Workaway who is a natural speaker and happy to help out wherever, easily became a popular volunteer with her pepper tasting and tours for the many French visitors we had.
Excellent English and contributed in many ways to improving the farm and the volunteer program.
We enjoyed her time on the farm and at our shop where… read more
Excellent English and contributed in many ways to improving the farm and the volunteer program.
We enjoyed her time on the farm and at our shop where… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
An amazing experience. The farm is rural, serene and picturesque. Woke up every morning to crowing rosters and farmers leading the cows out to pasture. Learning about pepper and it's history in Kampot was fascinating and it was a joy to share that information with the customers. When there weren't customers, you're encouraged to jump into any… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)
Jason came to the farm as a last minute volunteer and was great asset.
Helped out with the tours (speaking French was a great advantage) he also came up with some great ideas to improve the volunteer program and helped around the farm.
He obviously enjoyed it as he left for a week and came back to help out for an extra week during a busy… read more
Helped out with the tours (speaking French was a great advantage) he also came up with some great ideas to improve the volunteer program and helped around the farm.
He obviously enjoyed it as he left for a week and came back to help out for an extra week during a busy… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen)
Great volunteer who arrived for a few weeks and ended up staying for over a month.
She impressed everyone with her painting skills and her Khmer language where she helped our other volunteers learn basic words.
Great giving tours to the visitors and explained about the pepper and its history in detail.
Will be missed and hopefully will return one… read more
She impressed everyone with her painting skills and her Khmer language where she helped our other volunteers learn basic words.
Great giving tours to the visitors and explained about the pepper and its history in detail.
Will be missed and hopefully will return one… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Imogen) for host
I had the most amazing time volunteering here. Ended up extending my stay for 5 weeks! The staff were so friendly and I learnt how to cook authentic khmer food that has been the best I’ve ever eaten. I really enjoyed giving tours around the farm and helping out with the other jobs such as painting/gardening. Highlights include : swimming in Chris’… read more
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)
Full of energy and fun it was a pleasure to host a great volunteer, who with a big smile always made everyone feel relaxed and the visitors loved having her as a tour guide.
Enjoyed mixing with the local farm workers and we were impressed with her karaoke skills.
Hopefully enjoyed her experience on the farm and has become used to pepper… read more
Enjoyed mixing with the local farm workers and we were impressed with her karaoke skills.
Hopefully enjoyed her experience on the farm and has become used to pepper… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wojciech & Filip)
Two young and extremely talented individuals that will go a long way in this world.
Thanks for all the help and contributions that you have left here on the farm and hopefully you enjoyed the experience and we are blessed to have had you guys visit us and volunteer.
Enjoy your studies and good luck in the future
Thanks for all the help and contributions that you have left here on the farm and hopefully you enjoyed the experience and we are blessed to have had you guys visit us and volunteer.
Enjoy your studies and good luck in the future
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhiannon & Greg)
What can we say about these two amazing volunteers
Great skills and experience is always so valuable when you are working on new projects. Greg being a qualified electrician was very helpful but Rhiannon with her painting gave us some great works of art.
Amazing talks and great stories that I will remember for a long time. Nice to meet some… read more
Great skills and experience is always so valuable when you are working on new projects. Greg being a qualified electrician was very helpful but Rhiannon with her painting gave us some great works of art.
Amazing talks and great stories that I will remember for a long time. Nice to meet some… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host
On arrival, I spent one week at the pepper shop in town and was impatient to get to the farm, where I stayed for about three weeks.
At the shop, the atmosphere was very chill, I am really grateful for the support I got after my arrival, when I had visa issues - it helped to keep those memories in my backpack of funny adventures. The volunteer… read more
At the shop, the atmosphere was very chill, I am really grateful for the support I got after my arrival, when I had visa issues - it helped to keep those memories in my backpack of funny adventures. The volunteer… read more
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Treasure from Romania
It is always great to experience workaways from different countries and having Paula as a volunteer proved this 100%
She gave us a different perspective on things and produced some great work helping our history wall of pepper flourish.
Added value as assistant to our chefs, especially during Khmer New Year when we were very… read more
It is always great to experience workaways from different countries and having Paula as a volunteer proved this 100%
She gave us a different perspective on things and produced some great work helping our history wall of pepper flourish.
Added value as assistant to our chefs, especially during Khmer New Year when we were very… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ravindra)
He arrived a quiet lad from India and left a full Cambodian man!
What a pleasure to have someone so funny, talented, clever and did we say funny?
Proof what workaway is all about and how it brings out the best in people. He gave 110% and taught us all so much about sharing life experiences.
Became the 3rd Chef here at the farm and his fun… read more
What a pleasure to have someone so funny, talented, clever and did we say funny?
Proof what workaway is all about and how it brings out the best in people. He gave 110% and taught us all so much about sharing life experiences.
Became the 3rd Chef here at the farm and his fun… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Solal)
One of our younger volunteers but his sense of humour and enthusiasm made up for that. Entralled us all with his antics and was a great fun guy who was liked by all on the farm. Happened to talk as much as anyone and certainly gave the visitors a pleasant and enjoyable tour around the pepper farm.
Enjoy your travels and life back in France
All at… read more
Enjoy your travels and life back in France
All at… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
Clever and mature for someone so young, was a great volunteer and was missed the day after she left!
She helped a lot with the tours and became a firm favourite with the locals here and at the shop.
Keep in touch and let us know how you go on with your studies and if you are ever in Cambodia??
She helped a lot with the tours and became a firm favourite with the locals here and at the shop.
Keep in touch and let us know how you go on with your studies and if you are ever in Cambodia??
(Excellent
)
21 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marianne) for host
I had a great time at both the shop and the farm! Thanks a lot to Graham who runs out every thing for the volonteers and is trying his best to improve the experience for both volonteers and visitors.
I spent my days at the farm giving tours to visitors and making them taste the different kind of pepper. At the shop, I helped sorting out the pepper… read more
I spent my days at the farm giving tours to visitors and making them taste the different kind of pepper. At the shop, I helped sorting out the pepper… read more
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur & Victor)
Made an immediate impact with the staff at the shop and on the farm, chilled and relaxed he was a dedicated pepper pioneer who will be missed. Loved having him around and had many laughs with him during his time here. Hardworking and quick to give tours around the farm and helped the other volunteers a lot by asking questions that got everyone… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
What a guy! Well experienced in workaways and certainly gives you experience and energy. Always happy to be doing things and although we had a few days where the weather was against us, Peter was always looking for things to do that could improve the farm.
Great to have and happy to extend invitation to visit again in the future
Great to have and happy to extend invitation to visit again in the future
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ani )
Great Volunteer to have and full of ideas and enthusiasm for the work. Happy to help whenever was needed and jumped into the social activities whilst here.
(Excellent
)
27 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host
What a memorable workaway experience! I learned A LOT about pepper and then started giving tours about it. Definitely fun work if you like sharing information and mingling with people from all over the world. The other volunteers were great, and the food was some of the best I ate in my 3 months traveling (applaud for the chefs and the pepper!).… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
My time at the pepper farm was mainly spent giving tours to tourists after learning a lot about pepper the first few days myself. The work is flexible but you have to make sure to take your time off too as it's often busy and if you're around it's difficult to not help out. I enjoyed the great food that Tim and Soc were preparing every day (using… read more
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
Great team member, enthusiastic and lovable and certainly gave a great experience and knowledgeable tour to all the visitors she welcomed.
Stayed longer as she enjoyed the atmosphere and welcomed the new volunteers and helped them settle in.
Gave us much entertainment with her ukulele and many table games that kept us up till the wee small hours… read more
Stayed longer as she enjoyed the atmosphere and welcomed the new volunteers and helped them settle in.
Gave us much entertainment with her ukulele and many table games that kept us up till the wee small hours… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Theodore)
He came wanting to work and experience Cambodian life and afterwards we were all great full for all his hard work and dedication to work on the farm.
Help construct and finish several projects including and rope ladder for the floating pontoon and a dive board to access the lake.
Gave a different take on the tours with much humour and spirit that… read more
Help construct and finish several projects including and rope ladder for the floating pontoon and a dive board to access the lake.
Gave a different take on the tours with much humour and spirit that… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Laura)
Great team to have on the farm,
Matt was fully of energy and enjoyed helping with the tours sometimes forgetting to have lunch :)
He even managed to find time to fix the mountain bikes and make sure we now have 4 fully working ones.
Thanks to Laura's skill as a pepper picker she became a regular helping with the harvest and the women on the farm… read more
Matt was fully of energy and enjoyed helping with the tours sometimes forgetting to have lunch :)
He even managed to find time to fix the mountain bikes and make sure we now have 4 fully working ones.
Thanks to Laura's skill as a pepper picker she became a regular helping with the harvest and the women on the farm… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)
Hi Lucie
We all loved having you on the farm, the farm workers still ask after you :)
She came to help out in the shop in Kampot and immediately hit it off with the visitors as her french charm captured everyone.
When we finally got her to come up to the farm we were even more impressed with her work ethic and pepper personality :)
We were so… read more
We all loved having you on the farm, the farm workers still ask after you :)
She came to help out in the shop in Kampot and immediately hit it off with the visitors as her french charm captured everyone.
When we finally got her to come up to the farm we were even more impressed with her work ethic and pepper personality :)
We were so… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Thank you David
Speaking 5 languages immediately gave us a increase in visitor numbers as they loved been able to speak to someone in their own language. It came as no surprise that although very young this guy is extremely pleasant and professional in his outlook and manner.
Gave us some great ideas to help around the visitor centre and also in… read more
Speaking 5 languages immediately gave us a increase in visitor numbers as they loved been able to speak to someone in their own language. It came as no surprise that although very young this guy is extremely pleasant and professional in his outlook and manner.
Gave us some great ideas to help around the visitor centre and also in… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rahul & Sarah)
Due to high volume of Volunteers when Rahul and Sarah first applied we were unable to accommodate them, however due to their flexibility when we had been let down by a few volunteers planned in, they stepped up and dropped everything to help us out.
Deeply thankful for all their hard work and energy they bought with them and really made an… read more
Deeply thankful for all their hard work and energy they bought with them and really made an… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (ANTOINE)
Chloe was a excellent Volunteer, she came at a busy period and stayed nearly a week at our shop in Kampot helping with our french visitors answering questions and explaining about the pepper, before coming to spend the rest of her time at the farm, where she became a valuable part of the team and was very quick learner and even taught the locals… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Pavlína)
Great Asset to the volunteers here on the farm, helped out during a really busy period doing tours and explaining about the pepper and even help train the new volunteers who arrived.
Help with giving ideas and encouragement to the team and contributed with some farming skills that helped organise the place better.
Welcome back any time
Many Thanks… read more
Help with giving ideas and encouragement to the team and contributed with some farming skills that helped organise the place better.
Welcome back any time
Many Thanks… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I had a great 2 weeks on the farm. Chris and Aly are very generous hosts who make sure workawayers are well looked after - organising bicycles, lifts and including us in any parties or events going on. There is a nice social element with the tours during the day and beautiful peace in the evening. We were encouraged to get involved in any jobs… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Great 2 weeks spent on the farm and full of enthusiasm for both farming and helping with our tours around the pepper farm.
Very knowledgeable regarding farming and picked up the practices here very quickly and added something more to the tours with his passion that really appealed to our visitors.
Well liked by all the farm workers in particular… read more
Very knowledgeable regarding farming and picked up the practices here very quickly and added something more to the tours with his passion that really appealed to our visitors.
Well liked by all the farm workers in particular… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Great Volunteer
Full of enjoy and enthusiasm throughout the 2 weeks he was here and contributed greatly with ideas and plans for landscaping the area around the visitor centre.
Entertained our French visitors and certainly entertained the rest of the volunteers and farm workers.
Worthwhile asset to any host and look forward to seeing him again… read more
Full of enjoy and enthusiasm throughout the 2 weeks he was here and contributed greatly with ideas and plans for landscaping the area around the visitor centre.
Entertained our French visitors and certainly entertained the rest of the volunteers and farm workers.
Worthwhile asset to any host and look forward to seeing him again… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Great addition to the volunteer team as Caroline helped with the tours giving both English and helped with our french visitors as well.
Helped with planting and decoration around the visitor centre which now is starting to look more beautiful with the flowers and plants she has displayed.
Offered some good advice and also planted lemongrass and… read more
Helped with planting and decoration around the visitor centre which now is starting to look more beautiful with the flowers and plants she has displayed.
Offered some good advice and also planted lemongrass and… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia )
Great to have Natalia with us over Christmas and the New Year, she was a welcome addition to the team and proved really helpful in taking control of our social media in particular our Instagram account and helped us gather more followers and produced some good posts, showing us how to carry on after she left.
She also contributed on the farm… read more
She also contributed on the farm… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Natalia ) for host
I had a great stay at the farm for almost 2 weeks! I learned so much about pepper, had fun giving tours and meeting interesting people, and got to eat delicious Khmer food everyday cooked by the lovely Chef Tim!
This was my first work away experience and I can not recommend working for Chris and Ally and their family enough. Before I even started… read more
This was my first work away experience and I can not recommend working for Chris and Ally and their family enough. Before I even started… read more
5 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Estelle) for host
We spent two weeks in this wonderful place, doing mostly tours with tourist in the pepper farm, explaining how it grows and get harvested. It was really interesting, but the most important is that we met really good and friendly people!
Chris and Aly, the owners, are the most welcoming persons. They always look at the well-being of the volunteers,… read more
Chris and Aly, the owners, are the most welcoming persons. They always look at the well-being of the volunteers,… read more
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I stayed at the farm last April, so bear in mind that things might have changed since I was there.
I spent most of my time at the farm (almost 2 weeks) and only the last 3 days at the shop in town.
Spending time at the farm is and will always be a great memory for many reasons. I particularly liked spending time with the farm workers (Aly and… read more
I spent most of my time at the farm (almost 2 weeks) and only the last 3 days at the shop in town.
Spending time at the farm is and will always be a great memory for many reasons. I particularly liked spending time with the farm workers (Aly and… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was great to have on board with us at the farm and also in the shop in town. Always enthusiastic and willing to help, she would be welcome again any time!
All the best for her travels onwards,
CHRIS & ALY
All the best for her travels onwards,
CHRIS & ALY
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Camille & Olivier) for host
Bonjour à tous, nous prenons enfin le temps de laisser un petit commentaire concernant notre expérience à la farm et à la boutique de Kampot. Nous avons passé 2 semaines en tant que volontaires au sein de ce "Workaway" en avril dernier. Nous gardons un bon souvenir de cette riche expérience. Nous avons eu la chance d'apprendre beaucoup de choses à… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura & Sophie were a delight to have with us at the farm. At the time of their stay, which was during our experimental period of hosting volunteers, we did not have a dedicated English-speaking Khmer staffer to help them to communicate and coordinate with the farm workers (which we now have). They overcame that by using their initiative to paint… read more
(Very good
)
10 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Staying with Chris and his family was a nice experience. The first couple of days we stayed in the shop learning about pepper and dealing with customers. The rest of the time we spent in the visitors center at the farm. The farm is really beautiful and the people are very nice.
Our work on the farm was showing tourists around the farm telling… read more
Our work on the farm was showing tourists around the farm telling… read more
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Yamila)
Yamila, otherwise known as Jaz, was a delight to have with us on the farm. Always willing to get stuck in and forever coming up with useful ideas to help us to improve, she quickly became a favourite of the workers and family alike. We are already eyeing up a visit to Argentina!
Wishing her the best for her travels, Jaz will always be welcome… read more
Wishing her the best for her travels, Jaz will always be welcome… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibaud & Stéphanie)
Thibaud & Stéphanie were great to have at our farm. Wow, does Thibaud work hard! Both of them always coming up with ideas to improve our nascent set up we have for visitors there and not hesitating in getting down to the hard work of making them happen.
Many thanks to both of you and I do hope we see you again some time in the future.
All the… read more
Many thanks to both of you and I do hope we see you again some time in the future.
All the… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhianna)
Rhianna was great to have staying with us, both at farm and at shop. Always looking for ways to be helpful and coming up with useful ideas to improve what we do. She extended her stay, so I guess she also enjoyed herself!
Rhianna will always be welcome back. In the meantime, we wish her happy travels.
Chris & Aly
Rhianna will always be welcome back. In the meantime, we wish her happy travels.
Chris & Aly
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mila & Zak)
Mila was great to have with us, both at farm and in shop, though I suspect she enjoyed the shop more! She stayed longer than her original plan which goes to show how we each felt about each other. We were sad to see her go!
Please come back Mila, anytime, you will always be welcome here.
Chris & Aly
Please come back Mila, anytime, you will always be welcome here.
Chris & Aly
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nete)
Nete was wonderful to have helping us, both on the farm and at the shop in town. In fact that she seemed so comfortable with us (and we with her) that she stayed on a couple of weeks longer than originally planned.
I do hope we see her again - she will always be welcome here!
Chris & Aly
I do hope we see her again - she will always be welcome here!
Chris & Aly
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alix)
Alix was delightful to have on board at the farm. We had a good crew at the time of her stay and she slotted in well and proved helpful and fun to have around. She also charmed visitors to the shop in town, which I think she enjoyed!
We wish her the very best for her travels and hope that she finds time to visit us again.
Chris & Aly
We wish her the very best for her travels and hope that she finds time to visit us again.
Chris & Aly
(Excellent
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8 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Constantin)
Costas was one of our first two volunteers. He came for 2 weeks and stayed for six! He had to endure our teething problems as we grappled with how to run a volunteer programme and he quickly became the one we relied upon to make things work. He helped conjure up projects for the volunteers to do and he even wrote a volunteer manual to help… read more
(Excellent
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22 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Constantin) for host
Chris is an amazing guy, and we had a LOT of fun drinking beers together, and doing the Bokor bike hash (once a month). Kampot is a fabulous small city!
During this volunteering you can work either at the shop in Kampot town (with Alina), or at the farm 20km from Kampot. At the farm there is a constant need of english/french to welcome visitors… read more
During this volunteering you can work either at the shop in Kampot town (with Alina), or at the farm 20km from Kampot. At the farm there is a constant need of english/french to welcome visitors… read more
8 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilenia)
Ilenia was our very first volunteer and was delightful to have around. She had to put up with us learning how to be a Workaway host but she never complained. After learning about the pepper, she helped us in the shop, meeting and greeting customers and explaining the ins and outs of pepper growing. She also spent a few days on the farm where she… read more
(Excellent
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6 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
Sean was great. He turned up at a time we were having a few dificulties with members of our own staff disappearing on holiday, but he knuckled down and set about taking pictures of the farm and flying his drone around taking some great aerial footage for us to use on our website and blogs. Wish him the best and hope he finds his way back to visit… read more
(Excellent
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27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Breda & Fergal)
Couldn't have asked two more solid volunteers at a time of uncertaintly! And, WOW!, does Bisto work hard! Construction projects that I expected to take months to actually get going were launched poste haste and progressed at breakneck speed. And he still found time to help rebuild the tractor trailer, fix broken pipes and numerous outher handyman… read more
(Excellent
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21 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Niall) for host
This was my 4th workaway but first time on a local farm. Chris and Aly were some of the most accommodating people I have stayed with in SEA. Chris is a true Scot with a fantastic sense of humour and a great love of people. Every night he would introduce me to his friends from near and far who would come to visit him for a beer. He's very… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Niall)
Niall came to volunteer in our shop and on our pepper farm in Kampot, Cambodia, just as we were getting the programme under way. He was a joy to have aboard; always charming and cheerful, happy to fit in with whatever priorities emerged, and not overly gleeful when his country beat mine at Rugby! It is nice to know that he is settling in Saigon… read more
(Excellent
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18 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Biot) for host
I spent only few days at the farm. Chris and his family are lovely. This man has so much ideas, amazing! The farm is lovely, there is nearly all to make a perfect workaway host. But for that it need some small change:
1) a small structure to be able to speak with the local people working in the farm
2) find a solution to provide 3 meals (without… read more
1) a small structure to be able to speak with the local people working in the farm
2) find a solution to provide 3 meals (without… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aude & Laure)
Aude & Laure came to work on our pepper farm in Kampot, Cambodia, shortly after we started the WorkAway programme and while we were still in the experimental stage. They were brilliant, running with the flow and taking the initiative when it was most needed. They were both a delight to have with us and we were really sad to see them go. We wish… read more
(Excellent
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